| Agent Name |
Fernambouc |
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| Major Category |
Biological Agents |
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| Synonyms |
Caisalpinia echinata; In Appendix D of ACGIH publication, Fernam bouc is the common name and Caesalpinia the Latin name. [TLVs and BEIs] |
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| Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
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| Comments |
Occupational asthma reported in a violin bow maker; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported. (For "Brasilwood" or "Caesalpinia echinata"; the name "Fernambouc" is not listed in this reference.) [ILO Encyclo, Table 86.1] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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